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Desiring God (John Piper) January 23, 2026 20m

How the Spirit Renews the Mind

Summary

The main theme is that only the Holy Spirit can renew our minds to be God-centered, freeing us from self-preoccupation. Key scriptures referenced are Romans 6:6-11 and 1 Corinthians 5, explaining that our old self was crucified with Christ, making us dead to sin. The practical takeaway is to live out our identity in Christ by considering ourselves dead to sin and becoming that reality in our daily lives.

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